Lamar County, MS

Living in Lamar County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 10
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 11
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Colleges 13
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Schools 48
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Residents

62k Population +9.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black20%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$178k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
38% Built 2000 or Later
$730 Median Monthly Rent +$97 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lamar County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Lamar County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 50 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado47
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lamar County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lamar County, MS

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Bass Memorial Academy
9 miles, SE
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Grace Community School
10 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Lamar County, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lamar County, MS

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Merit Health Wesley
12 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lamar County, MS

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